Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Did you feel qualified vs Fit

Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.

Able

Top 1000 (très courant) A2 adjective

Capable

Top 2000 (courant) B2 adjective

Competent

Top 2000 (courant) C1 adjective

Did you feel qualified

Top 2000 (courant)

Fit

Top 1000 (très courant) A2 verb

	Able	Capable	Competent	Did you feel qualified	Fit
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/	🇬🇧 //dɪd juː fiːl ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd// 🇺🇸 //dɪd ju fɪl ˈkwɑlɪˌfaɪd//	🇬🇧 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/
Sens	Avoir la compétence, le pouvoir ou l'opportunité de faire quelque chose. Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something.	capable de faire quelque chose ; qui a les compétences ou le pouvoir de le faire able to do something; having the skill or power to do it	Capable de faire quelque chose correctement Able to do something well	Do you think you are good enough for this?	Être de la bonne taille ou forme pour quelque chose. To be the right size or shape for something.
Exemple	She is able to speak three languages.	She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own.	She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases.	Did you feel qualified to take on that new project?	I need to fit this new sofa into my living room.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR	A2	B2	C1	-	A2
Nature grammaticale	adjective	adjective	adjective		verb
Collocations	be, feel, prove, fully, perfectly, quite, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very	appear, be, feel, fully, more than, perfectly, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in	feel qualified for, feel unqualified, feel qualified enough, make someone feel qualified, never feel qualified	closely, neatly, nicely, be designed to, in, into, onto, closely, neatly, nicely, be designed to, in, into, onto, perfectly, seamlessly, for, with, perfectly, seamlessly, for, with
Antonymes	unable, incapable	incapable, unable	incompetent, inept, unqualified	-	miss, squeeze, misfit
Erreurs fréquentes	Confused with 'capable' — they are similar but not interchangeable., Using 'able' without 'to' when following it with a verb., Incorrectly using 'able' with a past event.	Confused about using 'capable of' versus 'capable for'., Using 'capability' instead of 'capable' incorrectly., Using 'capable' as an adverb (it’s an adjective).	'Competency' is confused with 'competence' despite the latter being more commonly used., Using 'competent' as a noun instead of an adjective., Confusing 'competent' with 'complacent', which means self-satisfied.	Confusing with 'confident' instead of 'qualified', Using 'qualify' when referring to feeling instead of being, Overusing in contexts where ability isn't being questioned	'Fit' is often confused with 'fitted' — 'fit' describes the state, 'fitted' describes the act of making something fit., Some learners forget to use the preposition 'into' when discussing fitting in a space (e.g., 'fit into the box')., Using 'fit' as a noun instead of a verb can lead to confusion, as it mainly functions as a verb.
Notes d'usage	Utilisez 'capable' pour exprimer une capacité dans un contexte neutre. C'est approprié à l'oral comme à l'écrit, mais évitez de l'utiliser dans des situations trop formelles. Use 'able' to express capability in a neutral context. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid using it in overly formal situations.	Utilisez 'capable' pour décrire une personne ou une chose qui a la capacité d'accomplir une tâche. C'est approprié dans des contextes personnels et professionnels. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des situations trop informelles. Use 'capable' to describe someone or something that has the ability to achieve a task. It's suitable in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations.	Utilisez 'compétent' pour décrire quelqu'un qui peut accomplir une tâche efficacement. C'est approprié dans des contextes professionnels ou académiques, mais peut sembler trop formel dans des conversations informelles. Use 'competent' to describe someone who can perform a task effectively. It's appropriate in professional or academic contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations.	Use in contexts where someone's ability or competence is being assessed. Suitable in both formal and informal settings.	Utilisez 'fit' pour discuter si quelque chose correspond bien ou convient. C'est neutre, donc ça peut être utilisé dans des conversations décontractées ou formelles. Évitez de l'utiliser pour des concepts émotionnels ou abstraits ; c'est plus une question de convenance physique ou pratique. Use 'fit' when discussing whether something matches well or is suitable. It's neutral, so it can be used in both casual and formal conversations. Avoid using it when discussing emotional or abstract concepts; it’s more about physical or practical suitability.

Vois-le dans de vrais extraits

I want to be able to say things, just one-to-one.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

I was able to hack S.H.I.E.L.D. from my van.

The Sopranos › S1 E1

that they wouldn't be able to shut him up.

I want to be able to say things, just one-to-one.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

I was able to hack S.H.I.E.L.D. from my van.

Able

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

capable of acting out of mutual self-interest, yes?

Breaking Bad › S1 E7

And the Gustav was capable of firing a 7-ton shell

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

capable of acting out of mutual self-interest, yes?

Capable

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

- Yeah. - Did you feel qualified?

Did you feel qualified

Questions fréquentes : Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Did you feel qualified vs Fit

Quelle est la différence entre Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified et Fit ?

Able: Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. Capable: able to do something; having the skill or power to do it Competent: Able to do something well Did you feel qualified: Do you think you are good enough for this? Fit: To be the right size or shape for something.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified et Fit ?

Competent est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Able: She is able to speak three languages. Capable: She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own. Competent: She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases. Did you feel qualified: Did you feel qualified to take on that new project? Fit: I need to fit this new sofa into my living room.

Puis-je utiliser Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified et Fit de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified et Fit sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.